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1996 vintage report for Macedon Ranges (Victoria)

Vintage was not expected to start in earnest until May in the Macedon Ranges. President of the Macedon Vignerons’ Association, John Ellis, said it was a matter of ‘What happened to summer?’ Frosts in October affected some vineyards, cold conditions at flowering caused reduced set in some, and it was a high pressure year for powdery mildew and botrytis. The overall crop potential was reduced by about 20%. However, some high quality wines could still be expected.